#1
Which surgical instrument is commonly used for cutting tissue?
Forceps
Scalpel
Retractor
Hemostat
#2
What is the purpose of an autoclave in the sterilization process?
To clean instruments
To kill bacteria and spores
To dry instruments
To store sterilized items
#3
Which of the following is a non-cutting instrument used to hold tissues or organs in place?
Scissors
Forceps
Retractor
Hemostat
#4
What is the purpose of a trocar in surgery?
To cut tissue
To hold tissues
To puncture body cavities
To clamp blood vessels
#5
What is the primary purpose of a Mayo scissors in surgery?
To dissect tissues
To cut sutures
To hold tissues
To clamp blood vessels
#6
What is the primary function of a retractor in surgery?
To cut tissues
To hold tissues or organs in place
To tie sutures
To clamp blood vessels
#7
What is the purpose of a hemostat in surgery?
To dissect tissues
To cut sutures
To clamp blood vessels
To hold tissues
#8
What is the primary purpose of a surgical probe?
To dissect tissues
To measure blood pressure
To explore wounds or body cavities
To hold tissues
#9
What is the primary purpose of a needle holder in surgery?
To cut tissues
To hold tissues
To tie sutures
To clamp blood vessels
#10
Which sterilization method is commonly used for heat-sensitive instruments?
Autoclaving
Chemical sterilization
Dry heat sterilization
Ethylene oxide sterilization
#11
Which sterilization method involves the use of high-energy radiation to kill microorganisms?
Autoclaving
Chemical sterilization
Ionizing radiation
Gas sterilization
#12
Which of the following is a commonly used chemical sterilizing agent?
Ethylene oxide
Dry heat
Ionizing radiation
Autoclave steam
#13
Which type of scissors is specifically designed for cutting delicate tissues like blood vessels?
Mayo scissors
Metzenbaum scissors
Iris scissors
Operating scissors
#14
Which sterilization method involves the use of chemicals in the gaseous state to sterilize instruments?
Autoclaving
Gas sterilization
Dry heat sterilization
Chemical sterilization
#15
Which of the following is a common method of dry heat sterilization?
Autoclaving
Incineration
Ethylene oxide sterilization
Chemical sterilization
#16
What is the primary purpose of a Kerrison rongeur in neurosurgery?
To cut bone
To hold tissues
To clamp blood vessels
To dissect tissues